Pakistan, KSA Resolve To Build Strong Partnership, Promote Economic Cooperation
Sumaira FH Published April 16, 2024 | 02:20 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Apr, 2024) Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday reiterated their resolve to build a strong partnership and further promote economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of two brotherly countries.
This was discussed during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.
Welcoming the delegation, the president said that Pakistan and KSA enjoyed a long-standing and decades-old relationship and Pakistan intended to transform the existing ties into a long-term strategic and economic partnership.
The two sides discussed the regional dynamics and recent developments in the middle East and called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and end to the Israeli atrocities in Gaza.
Both sides also exchanged views on issues of bilateral importance and the challenges being faced by Muslim Ummah.
The Saudi foreign minister was accompanied by a high-powered delegation, comprising the Minister of Water and Agriculture, the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Assistant Minister of Investment, the Head of the Saudi
Special Committee and senior officials from the Ministry of Energy and Saudi Public Investment Fund.
Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Minister for Foreign Affairs Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Privatization and board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan, Minister of Petroleum and Water Resources Musadik Masood Malik, Minister of Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi and senior government officials attended the meeting.
President Zardari also highlighted that the Government and the people of Pakistan had the highest regard for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and would continue to stand with KSA.
He said that the prosperity of the Islamic world was linked to the progress of KSA.
The president lauded the courageous and visionary leadership of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of KSA Muhammad Bin Salman and the remarkable progress being made under the Vision 2030.
He also thanked the leadership of KSA for its support to Pakistan in difficult times.
The Saudi Foreign Minister said that KSA considered its relations with Pakistan very critical and was committed to building a strong partnership with Pakistan. He highlighted that both countries enjoyed strong bonds and had helped each other for decades.
He appreciated the contributions of the Pakistani diaspora in the development of KSA.
He also conveyed the greetings of Saudi leadership and underlined the importance of Pakistan for the Kingdom.
President Zardari also conveyed best wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Wembanyama in France: NBA Spurs to play Pacers in Paris in January
Russian missile kills two in Ukraine's Odesa: governor
Dutch Embassy celebrates King Willem-Alexander's birthday
Need of concrete steps stressed for safe, nutritious milk availability
Scotland's leader Yousaf quits after a year
Services of GDA Pakistan China Friendship Hospital launched
Mining giants Vale, BHP propose $25 bn settlement over Brazil dam collapse
Georgia ruling party stages mass rally to counter protests
Bayern ready for 'extraordinary' Bellingham, says Tuchel
PTI leaders get interim bail
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - 2nd update
French actor Depardieu released after sexual assault questioning
More Stories From Pakistan
-
PRCS strengthens collaborative efforts with UN to Advance Humanitarian Mission
29 minutes ago -
Dutch Embassy celebrates King Willem-Alexander's birthday
1 hour ago -
Need of concrete steps stressed for safe, nutritious milk availability
1 hour ago -
Services of GDA Pakistan China Friendship Hospital launched
1 hour ago -
PTI leaders get interim bail
1 hour ago -
Book launching ceremony held at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
1 hour ago
-
Foreign travellers laud Pakistani police for extending help in Upper Kohistan landsliding
1 hour ago -
Committed to resolve issues through dialogue: Rana Ihsaan
1 hour ago -
AC seizes one pistol for no-verification of arms license
1 hour ago -
Justice Babar dismisses pleas seeking his recusal in audio leak case
1 hour ago -
Senators demand probe into social media propaganda on taxing solar consumers
1 hour ago -
Pakistan values Germany as significant global partner: ambassador
1 hour ago